James Rickards High School vs Okeechobee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 483 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Rickards High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
Okeechobee High School
Okeechobee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
| Measure | James Rickards High School Tallahassee, Florida | Okeechobee High School Okeechobee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 576 | #492 of 576 |
| National rank | #11242 of 16,910 | #12586 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,718 | 1,718 |
| Enrollment | 1,718 | 1,718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| city | Tallahassee | Okeechobee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Rickards High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 33.3).
- •James Rickards High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Okeechobee High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •James Rickards High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 75.8%).
- •Okeechobee High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 26.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Rickards High School better than Okeechobee High School?
On the Success Index (US), James Rickards High School ranks higher (38.8 vs 33.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Rickards High School and Okeechobee High School?
About 483 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Okeechobee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Rickards High School: 1,718. Okeechobee High School: 1,718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Rickards High School and Okeechobee High School rank in Florida?
James Rickards High School is 439th of 576 and Okeechobee High School is 492nd of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).